2005 Grand Marshal

HOWARD ALSOBROOK McKISSACK — Grand Marshal

Krewe of Blarney Halfast Walkin Klub

Pass Christian, MS

Family

Mr. McKissack is married to the former Kay Capella, of New Orleans, Louisiana and is the father of six

Profession:

* Texas Gas Transmission Corporation 1960-1975 Engineer - Manager of Gas Contracts

Responsible for drafting, negotiating and implementing all gas purchasing contracts and maintaining same.

* Stone Petroleum Corporation 1975-1992 (Retired 1992) Vice-President Land and Marketing

Responsible for all negotiations and contracts regarding the sale and marketing of oil and gas. Managed procurement of all leases, rights of way and handled all unitization proceedings. Responsible for the negotiation and implementation of all contracts associated with the purchase and sale of producing properties. Negotiated and drafted all contracts associated with the drilling and production of oil and gas wells.

* KECCO, Inc. Private exploration and production company. 1992-2000

Retired, December, 2000

PROFESSIONAL AND POLITICAL ASSOCIATIONS

Lafayette Landsman's Association

Natural Gas Man's Association - Houston and New Orleans (Treasurer of Houston chapter)

National Association of Petroleum Engineers

Louisiana Republican State Central Committee

Louisiana Republican Parish Executive Committee

Chairman 4th Congressional District Young Republicans

Chairman 7th Congressional District Republican Political Action Council

Education (school, majors, activities, etc):

Born in Bolton, Mississippi June 21, 1933

*Bolton Elementary School

*Raymond High School - Raymond, MS

*Hinds Junior College 1951-1953 - basketball scholarship

*United States Army - Korean conflict 1953-1955 – honorably discharged 1955

*Graduated from Louisiana State University 1960 Bachelor Science - Petroleum Engineering

Community, business, church activities:

He has long been involved in teaching Sunday school and in working with youth in various sport's programs.  He has initiated and supported prison ministries for juvenile and young adults in Lafayette, Louisiana and is an active church volunteer and strong Christian leader.  He attends and supports First Baptist Church in Long Beach, MS.

Past superintendent of Sunday Schools - Asbury Methodist Church

Past chairman of Administrative Council - Christ United Methodist Church

Member of Pass Christian Yacht Club

Member of Pass Christian Isles Golf Club

Past President- Pass Christian Republican Club

Presently serving in the following capacities:

Harrison County Republican Executive Committee

Alderman - Pass Christian, MS. (Ward 1)

State of Mississippi - Department of Environmental Quality

Board Member of Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce

Hobbies & Pastimes:

Golfing, Hiking, Creating a piney woods Hide-a-way.

Contact phone number in case newspaper needs more info:

452-3666